Description
A classic dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful crust. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Gravy (for serving)
- Mashed potatoes (for serving)
- Green beans (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating well.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight and maintain the oil temperature around 350°F while frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fried chicken, comfort food, family dinner, recipe, crispy chicken